sedate

UK
/sɪˈdeɪt/
US
/sɪˈdeɪt/

Translations

sedateverb
sedated
Past Simple
sedated
Past Participle
sedating
Gerund
UK
/sɪˈdeɪt/
US
/sɪˈdeɪt/
The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the procedure.
Врач решил успокаивать пациента перед процедурой.
They had to sedate the animal to perform the surgery.
Им пришлось усыплять животное, чтобы провести операцию.
sedateadjective
sedater
Comp.
sedatest
Super.
UK
/sɪˈdeɪt/
US
/sɪˈdeɪt/
He has a sedate personality that makes him a great leader.
У него уравновешенная личность, что делает его отличным лидером.
The sedate pace of the town was a welcome change from the city.
Степенный ритм городка был приятной переменой после города.
The sedate atmosphere of the library helped her concentrate.
Спокойная атмосфера библиотеки помогла ей сосредоточиться.

Definitions

sedateverb
To administer a sedative drug to someone in order to calm or induce sleep.
The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the surgery to ensure they remained calm and still.
To calm, soothe, or quieten without necessarily using drugs.
The gentle music helped to sedate the anxious passengers.
sedateadjective
Calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by excitement or agitation.
The sedate atmosphere of the library made it the perfect place to study.
Slow and relaxed, often in a way that seems dull or unexciting.
The sedate pace of the small town was a stark contrast to the bustling city life she was used to.
Dignified and serious in character or manner; staid and respectable.
In his sedate black suit, he looked every inch the seasoned diplomat.